TheCounty of San Luis Obispo District Attorney's Office is actively recruiting for an Accountant IIIto join their team!Join our team as an Accountant III and take the lead on complex financial analysis that drives strategic decisions and strengthens our organization’s future!
Accountant III is part of a career series for Accountant I, II and III. Under direction, performs professional accounting and budgetary work involved in establishing, analyzing, auditing, reconciling and maintaining financial records in support of designated programs or an assigned division or department; provides fiscal administrative support in the preparation, analysis and monitoring of the departmental annual budget and designated budgets and accounts; prepares and audits a variety of financial, statistical and budgetary reports, statements and records; and does other related work as required.Clickhere to view the full job description for and Accountant III.Job Perks:
- Up to 4 Weeks of Vacation (DOE)
- Generous Benefits Package -Click here!
- Other Incentives/Benefits - Click here!
PLEASE NOTE: This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.The Accountant III classification is the advanced-level position in the series. Incumbents work independently, provide specialized fiscal support, may supervise fiscal personnel of a large department, act as team leader and train or supervise junior staff members as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Methods, procedures and terminology used in professional accounting work
- Principles and practices of governmental accounting
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Analysis of complex financial statements and reports
- Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques
- Preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports
- Budgeting practices regarding preparation monitoring and control
- Financial analysis and projection techniques
- Research and statistical evaluation techniques
- Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
- Operation of a computer and assigned software
- Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to:- Accurately perform professional accounting and budgetary work involved in preparing, analyzing, auditing, reconciling and maintaining financial records and reports
- Prepare, analyze and monitor budgets
- Provide consultation concerning assigned accounting and budgetary activities and related functions
- Reconcile various fiscal statements to assure accurate fund accounting as assigned
- Supervise, train and evaluate the performance of designated personnel as assigned by the position
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
- Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately
- Analyze financial data and prepare reports, forecasts and recommendations
- Meet schedules and timelines
- Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software
Minimum Qualifications:
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, including 12 semester units or 18 quarter units of accounting and two years of experience at a level equivalent to Accountant II.
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.
BACKGROUND CHECK:To accept a position with the District Attorney’s Office, you must successfully complete a Background Investigation. Below is a partial list of offenses or issues that may disqualify you from successful completion. Please review the below list:- Any felony conviction
- Recent misdemeanor conviction, or any two misdemeanor convictions as an adult
- Poor employment history
- Any sale, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal drugs
- Recent use of illegal substances such as opiates, hallucinogens, injectables, cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substance
- Poor driving record such as numerous hazardous traffic violations or chargeable accidents
- Recent conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or any two convictions for this offense as an adult
- Any act of domestic violence, as defined by law
- Any crime committed against a child
- Behavior or derogatory remarks constituting discrimination or bias toward others based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other protected class
- Any material misstatement of fact or intentional omission of information during the application or background process
